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Steady demand for cattle at Markethill

David Clarke reports on the trade for cattle at Markethill Mart in Co Armagh.

NORTHERN IRELAND 9 July 2025

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Camera at the Mart: cattle trade remains steady in Cavan

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Camera at the Mart: cattle trade remains steady in Ballymote

Camera at the Mart: cattle trade remains steady in Ballymote

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Camera at the Mart: highs of €800 for runners in Portumna

Camera at the Mart: highs of €800 for runners in Portumna

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Camera at the Mart: warm weather keeps trade heated in Ballymote

Camera at the Mart: warm weather keeps trade heated in Ballymote

Prices for all types of stock continued to be strong, but especially factory cows and grass heifers.

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Sizzling hot cattle trade at Swatragh Mart

Sizzling hot cattle trade at Swatragh Mart

David Clarke reports from the weekly cattle sale held last Monday 28 April in Swatragh Mart.

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Watch: cull cows hit €4.52/kg in Kilkenny

Watch: cull cows hit €4.52/kg in Kilkenny

Adam Woods reports from Tuesday’s cull cow and calf sale in Kilkenny Mart.

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In pictures: insatiable demand as cows average over €3,050 in New Ross

In pictures: insatiable demand as cows average over €3,050 in New Ross

The 130 freshly calved heifers and cows from the high-performing Battlestown herd generated interest from all corners of Ireland.

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Beef prices up €100/head in seven days

Beef prices up €100/head in seven days

Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade including news of increased quotes.

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Red-hot prices for dairy stock in marts

Red-hot prices for dairy stock in marts

The strength of the trade was illustrated in Carnew Mart this week, where a dairy clearance sale saw an average of €2,775/head paid for freshly calved heifers.

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